| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 1 year | September, January | - | - |
Overview
Master the use of financial technology as you prepare for a career in the changing field of finance.
FinTech is changing the way financial institutions provide services, and how individuals and firms use these services. This Master’s in financial technology explores the development of financial technology itself, its use in forensic analysis, and its application in digitalised business processes to help prepare you for your career in FinTech.
On the course you'll explore fundamental principles and emerging trends in forensic technology and economics, develop your understanding of how financial markets work, and uncover key theories for our digital economy. You'll access our University Bloomberg suites, where you'll use industry-standard analytical tools and software throughout the course to build the skills you'll use in the workforce.
You'll graduate ready for a range of careers across the technologically driven finance sector, and be able to demonstrate your skills and experience with tools that analyse and visualise financial data.
Course highlights
Use industry-standard Bloomberg terminals to monitor and analyse financial market data movements
Investigate emerging trends in forensic technology and economics
Learn how FinTech is developed and used in forensic analysis
Build your finance and business knowledge, with a focus on financial technology
Learn from staff with experience in industry
Careers and opportunities
When you graduate with this MSc Financial Technology Master's, you'll have the skills and knowledge you need to make an impact in the financial sector.
Whether you're already working in financial services and banking or looking to start your career, you'll have the understanding and experience you need to stand out in the workplace.
You'll have experience of data analytics and industry software, and have the flexibility and transferable skills to succeed across the finance and accounting industries.
Depending on your interests, this Master's degree in financial technology could prepare you to become a financial analyst, work with FinTech or RegTech companies, or pursue Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI) qualification.
A second-class honours degree in a relevant or related subject, which includes some element of statistics or quantitative methods, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
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